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Fougère Classique by Ayala Moriel — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Fougère Classique by Ayala Moriel

Ayala Moriel· 2010

Fougère Classique

7.8127Typically ~$120

Opens on fir balsam, settles into a labdanum-woody base. Suits dates in fall.

WoodyResinousSpicyGreenSmoky

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

Scent profile

Top notes

Fir balsam Frankincense Pink pepper Spoil

Heart notes

Bushman's candle

Base notes

Labdanum Java vetiver Black amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

64%

Summer

43%

Fall

100%

Day

85%

Night

100%

Where

Office

80%

Casual

90%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

95%

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Sport

40%